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Anything as " fast" as SPECTRAL gear?
03-05-15: PtssI appreciate your comments Audiolabrinth. Interesting how some can make offhand comments about gear with information that "just comes to them" or have a bias for or against different manufacturers -- that they feel just 'has to be an... 
Reference 3a speakers and tubes
My VAC Sigma 160i integrated amp makes beautiful music with my Ref 3A Grand Veena's! 
Speaker Choice ?
03-05-15: ZimwigReference 3a Grand Veena (used) VAC 160i.That's the exact combo that I'm rolling with, sounds great!! 
Amp and preamp on same outlet?
Jim, what did I tell you before about trying to teach a pig to sing? ;^) 
Speaker Choice ?
I don't know that I agree that "most speakers will work in that room". That is a very large room, and will take some fairly efficient full range speakers to fill it with music. 
Speaker Choice ?
Well obviously "best" will be very subjective and highly debatable. Perhaps you could tell us what kind of music you listen to, what your sonic priorities are, how loud you usually listen, etc. This may help with some recommendations.Cheers,John 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
03-04-15: StsDisappear ? I think not ! The only magic trick I know is building cables.Steve, you missed a perfect opportunity to use a standard audio cable line about how your cables disappear. Here, let me help:Disappear? I think not! The only ma... 
Rock and roll speakers?
Here is the "What is the best HEAVY METAL speaker?" thread that Dweller was referring to.I would recommend Cerwin Vega's, JBL's or Legacy. 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
03-04-15: SuttsBeing a web-based marketer, Gabriel Gold could disappear tomorrow, and THEN what would happen to resale on these cables?As someone who owned some Ridge Street Audio Design cables/cords when Robert Schult decided to pull the plug, yo... 
Amp and preamp on same outlet?
Help me Jim or Al, I don't know if my math is right, but isn't 6,000 watts equal to 50 amps on a 120 VAC line? 
What are your favorite speaker finishes?
Favorite finish that I've owned was the Makore finish on Verity Audio's speakers. I've seen many too many beautiful finishes to name them all. 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
03-02-15: StsJMC : Did you see some of my postings on that other thread in question.I stand guilty as I strongly suggested the member stick to quoting the companies website versus providing members with his own interpretations of technical informa... 
Which? Muse model 100 amp or Acurus DIA100 integrated?
Another vote for the Muse, again, not even close in my opinion. 
Gabriel Gold IC's are they really this good?
Cris (Csmgolf), basically this was a childish backlash from Keith (audiolabyrinth) because Steve (Sts) posted this on Keith's silly Tara Labs thread, which is basically a thread where Keith just talks to himself.02-28-15: StsAudiolabyrinth- Questi... 
Amp and preamp on same outlet?
Jim, take note: Never try to teach a pig to sing....